Playtime with Dad may improve children’s self-control
This article from the University of Cambridge summarizes a 2020 research study reviewing the ways fathers play with their kids, … Read more
Ages and Stages of Development from CDE
Ages and Stages of Development from the California Department of Education (CDE) describes the various major developmental stages from birth through … Read more
Developmental Stages of Social Emotional Development in Children
This academic article gives an overview of social-emotional developmental milestones in early childhood with the goal of helping professionals identify … Read more
CDC Developmental Milestones Checklists (Rev. 2022)
In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a set of early childhood developmental milestones to help … Read more
Infographic: How Racism Can Affect Child Development
Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child has developed an infographic describing the research findings on the negative impacts of … Read more
Reflection: The First Step for Addressing Bias in Infant and Toddler Programs
Reflection: The First Step for Addressing Bias in Infant and Toddler Programs notes that being aware of our own beliefs … Read more
ACES and Toxic Stress: Frequently Asked Questions (Infographic and FAQ page)
The Harvard University Center on the Developing Child has created an infographic for parents and professionals alike to explain the … Read more
Nurturing Infants and Toddlers with Diverse Language Experiences
This resource from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) reviews the research on language development for young … Read more
Race Equity and Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems
The Manifesto for Race Equity and Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems, published in 2019 by the Center for the Study … Read more
Seven Impacts of the Pandemic on Young Children and their Parents
A publication from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), entitled “Seven Impacts of the Pandemic on Young Children … Read more
Baby and adult brains ‘sync up’ during play, finds Princeton Baby Lab
A study from the Princeton Baby Lab reveals new insights into brain development related to social and communication development. In … Read more
Better Outcomes for Babies: Key Practices of Cross-System Collaboration
This publication from Zero to Three highlights collaborative practices from four states – Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington – … Read more